Build Show 2017

In his public presentations on saving old barns, John Porter, the extension professor/dairy specialist emeritus at the University of New Hampshire, offers some helpful observations.

“Local restrictions on land use, called development codes, can also influence barn siting with requirements on setbacks from property lines, distance from the main residence and access by fire-department vehicles,” Anderson says.

Building a pole barn requires planning. A little trim does wonders, and adding a walk-in door and windows will make your barn look more appealing from the outside, as well as improving indoor light and access.

Consult Other Barn Home Resources Before You Build Yankee Barn Homes/Facebook Although there is a dearth of how-to guides for barn homes , these general barn building books offer basics on building barn structures: Practical Pole Building Construction...

Flea markets, antiques stores and architectural salvage shops are good places to look for supplies. If your barn is showing its age and repairs are inevitable, updating it—especially if it's an historic barn—involves more than slapping on a coat of...

Installation: Cellulose insulation is blown in with a special blower as a wall spray and can be applied before sheathing in new construction or through holes drilled in the existing walls.

I am always moved and humbled by the kind words many of you express.All of the writers here are an incredible group of gifted individuals and this too sets Dave's apart from the rest.

And wonder what it is, if it isn?t the weed-killer. The community building was so new that there were NO tables and chairs yet, just several large refrigerators. Members (we had no subscriptions back then when DG was small) came from as far away as Texas...

Close friendships have evolved here, even between people who might never meet in real life.But it's in adversity that the DG spirit really shines.After fire, flood, hurricane, or other disasters, entire networks of support form to help those whose lives...

Seeds for the kids table flyers for either Earl May storeStatue of a little girl angel playing in a pot of dirt He Iowa Roundup, now in its sixth year, continues to be the most popular and well-attended one in the U.S.Attendance at this year's May 3 event...

So I saw nice spaces for gardening [which became 'crowded', yet green], much more space than in the other house where I grew up. Gardening has been one of the most enjoyable passions for me since as long as I can remember.

Bambi – well, enough said. And somehow, on this site…ideas tend to grow. A flower expert in Japan was sharing her beautiful arrangements with a doctor/cactus grower in New Mexico.

This isn't an article about politics or religion, it's just about Mothers - those gone, those here and those in the future, and how they impacted us in our love of gardening and everything in the world - the softer side of things :)

Then, he created larger birdhouses; more people slowed down to stare. John, a Dave's Garden member, designs and builds what he calls "Extreme Birdhouses"; some of these weigh hundreds of pounds.

I recommend carriage bolts where 4x4s are fastened face to face, and lag bolts where 2x4s are fastened face to edge. If your produce is Certified Organic, there are some restrictions about using treated lumber to support the washstand.

It is that time of year again. Start now for a lifetime of shared memories. Bouquets of red roses, chocolates and diamonds wrapped with red ribbon will be arriving at homes and offices around the world.

Hallelujah-- those huffing, sweating vigorous fitness-club workouts are not the only way to help maintain heart health. Just be sure you beat the birds to your crop.This perennial needs, and deserves, a permanent place in the home garden.

Gardeners are ready to get back out in the garden during the fall of the year. In more northern regions, however, they get killed to the ground by cold winter weather. The gardens and the gardeners wither.

"February is for the birds." Many winter-weary gardeners wouldn't argue with that. Members follow webcam reports and photo stories of birds from egg to fledgling and beyond.For those seeking advice on attracting birds, members suggest garden construction...

How this spectacular variety ended up in my garden, and how you can grow it, too? Doug knew ‘Potato Top' was being planted in more Pittsburgh area gardens each year, but he's been surprised by its growing popularity coast to coast and around the world.The...

They cut down or dug up everything that was left, except for the shrubs. Therefore, when the landlords came knocking, the property looked like a different house.Dave's Garden members from all over the United States and even the world, sent virtual hugs,...

In person with people who?ll find your begonias as fascinating as you do? Organize an event! Keep it simple and enlist some help, and you'll be surprised at how easily a DG gathering can come together.

We opted for a complete kit with oak veneer and a solid frame made in Indiana. Given that the largest package was the full-size bed frame, it seemed to make sense to inspect it in the garage rather than in the downstairs bedroom in case there was a problem.

One of the first research projects of the university — already underway — is an investigation into the various ways in which we might be able to upcycling materials found in the trash stream.

Before backfilling the terrace with new soil I usually knock off the bottle necks on the top few rows in order that the bottles closest to the eventual bed surface are about a foot and a half below the surface of the soil, which is well below the normal...

Make sure the dowel is level and then wire it into place on each side with small pieces of florist wire. You can do it in separate layers of materials or mix all the materials together.

Their success may not be as closely tied to nest boxes, but they certainly played a positive role. Wood boxes should offer ventilation and access for cleaning. Wood duck boxes are large and often erected in wetlands or ponds.